Johnny Manziel walked off of Kyle Field a changed man Saturday afternoon. Well, changed from who he was made out to be this offseason and back to where most people prefer him - on the football field.

Manziel's career performance against the top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, assured that talk of allegations or the offseason were virtually over and instead football was the center of attention.

Following the game fans want Manziel in the Heisman conversation. In two different Heisman projections he is both accepted and rejected from such conversation.

According to Heisman Pundit, Chris Huston who correctly picked Manziel to win the Trophy last year, the A&M quarterback isn't even in the honorable mention discussion.

In his Week 4 Heisman watch Manziel was not only absent from the top 10 but didn't make the "others to watch" sub-category that included the likes of Oregon RB De'Anthony Thomas, Baylor RB Lache Seastrunk, Florida State QB Jameis Winston and Utah State QB Chuckie Keeton.

On the other hand, Zac Ellis of Sports Illustrated's Campus Union blog lists Manziel as the No. 3 candidate in his Heisman Watch following Week 3.

"Manziel was simply Manziel-ian in both aspects of the A&M offense, tallying 562 total yards and a career-high five passing touchdowns," Ellis said. "Although he was especially productive in helping the Aggies grab a 14-0 lead - his first six completions went for 135 yards and a score - Manziel really turned things on in the second half, as four of his five touchdown passes came after intermission.

"But Manziel did throw two interceptions, both of which led to ensuing Alabama touchdowns. His receivers also bailed him out on a bone-headed throw in the second quarter that was begging to be intercepted."

Ellis points out that Manziel runs into the road-block of trying to become the first repeat winner since Archie Griffin in 1974-75. Also losing the game didn't help Manziel's case despite the huge numbers.

"If the Aggies win this game, it'd be hard to rank anyone above Manziel," Ellis said. "In the end, the effects of this matchup might not be as fresh in the Heisman race as last year's game, which took place in November. We just don't know where these teams, and players, will sit two months down the road."